Eccleshall vs Madeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Madeley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 63% lower. Eccleshall has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Eccleshall
£364,833
Madeley
£223,536
Crime Rate
Eccleshall
61.9
Madeley
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eccleshall
N/A
Madeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eccleshall
123.5
Madeley
235.8
EPC Rating
Eccleshall
71.1
Madeley
69.8
Median Income
Eccleshall
£32,530
Madeley
£30,424
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £223,536, Madeley undercuts Eccleshall (£364,833) by around 63% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eccleshall is a flat at £129,000, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 54% pricier in Eccleshall (£290,643 vs £188,354).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eccleshall prices grew faster — 48% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsEccleshall has a crime rate of 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Madeley at 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eccleshall is violent-crime, while in Madeley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Eccleshall and Madeley. Eccleshall has 1 schools and Madeley has 3 schools.
Eccleshall School Inspection Breakdown
Madeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eccleshall | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Madeley averages 235.8 Mbps – ahead of Eccleshall's 123.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.6% of premises in Eccleshall and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 13.8% in Eccleshall and 38% in Madeley.
Madeley is the faster of the two by 91% on average download speed (236 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eccleshall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Madeley averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Eccleshall and £1,300 in Madeley. 62.4% of homes in Eccleshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.
Eccleshall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,529.5 in Eccleshall and £30,424 in Madeley. The median age is 45.7 in Eccleshall and 46.4 in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Eccleshall versus 69.4% in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Eccleshall and 56.4% in Madeley.
| Indicator | Eccleshall | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,229 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,529.5 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 32.7% |
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